Acharn Wood
Acharn Wood is a lovely woodland near Killin in the Trossachs, located in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, situated on the south shore of Loch Tay close to its eastern end. The Acharn Forest Walk is an easy circular trail through beautiful native woodlands of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, suitable for kids. The woodland comprises conifer plantation and birch woodland.
Area: 145.3 ha
Region: Near Alness
Website: www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/acharn-forest
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Easy walks suitable for families and kids through native woodlands and planted forest, with links to Glen Ogle and Loch Breaclaich routes.
Wildlife
Birds include Bullfinch, Goldcrest, Coal Tit, Great Spotted Woodpecker and Woodcock. Red Squirrel, Roe Deer and Common Lizard may be spotted.
History
The Killin railway used to run through the forest.